Angiography, commonly known as "angio", is an examination that makes it possible to investigate and clearly visualize blood clots, atherosclerosis, narrowing, blockages and similar problems with blood flow in the vessels.
So in which cases do we perform coronary angiography in our patients?
When there is heart valve disease
After a myocardial infarction (heart attack)
When an exercise stress test is positive
When the patient feels severe chest pain
In patients with impaired heart contraction on echocardiography
Before major surgery in patients over 40
For follow-up in patients who have had a stent or bypass
Before major non-cardiac surgery in patients with diabetes
When a thallium scan suggests possible coronary artery disease
If significant abnormalities are found during the examination, a stent can be placed in the artery during angiography to restore normal blood flow.
Information on this site is general and does not replace an examination by a doctor.